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George Floyd’s Legacy Dismantled: DOJ Withdraws Police Reform as Memorials Across U.S. Vanish
Five years after George Floyd's death ignited a global movement for racial justice, many of the reforms it inspired are being reversed, memorials dismantled, and federal investigations dropped. The Minneapolis intersection where Floyd was killed-transformed into a makeshift memorial and renamed George Floyd Square-remains the focal point of ongoing community tensions over how his legacy should be preserved. 
Five years after George Floyd's death ignited a global movement for racial justice, many of the reforms it inspired are being reversed, memorials dismantled, and federal investigations dropped. The Minneapolis intersection where Floyd was killed-transformed into a makeshift memorial and renamed George Floyd Square-remains the focal point of ongoing community tensions over how his legacy should be preserved. -
Four Years After George Floyd’s Death, Push for Policing Overhaul Faces Political Hurdles
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. 
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. -
George Floyd's 50th Birthday: Sister LaTonya Reflects on His Legacy and Life
On what would have been George Floyd's 50th birthday, his family, friends, and supporters around the world are taking a moment to remember the man whose tragic death in May 2020 sparked a global movement for racial justice. Floyd's older sister, LaTonya Floyd, has been at the forefront of these commemorations, sharing her personal memories and grief with the public. 
On what would have been George Floyd's 50th birthday, his family, friends, and supporters around the world are taking a moment to remember the man whose tragic death in May 2020 sparked a global movement for racial justice. Floyd's older sister, LaTonya Floyd, has been at the forefront of these commemorations, sharing her personal memories and grief with the public. -
Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges In Latest Plea
Derek Chauvin pled guilty to depriving George Floyd of his civil rights by utilizing 'unreasonable force' in detaining him. 
Derek Chauvin pled guilty to depriving George Floyd of his civil rights by utilizing 'unreasonable force' in detaining him. -
George Floyd Statue In New York Vandalized Days After Unveiling
An identified person on a skateboard drenched the statue in gray paint just 48 hours after it was unveiled in Union Square. 
An identified person on a skateboard drenched the statue in gray paint just 48 hours after it was unveiled in Union Square. -
Derek Chauvin Appeals George Floyd Murder Conviction, Requests Self Representation
Derek Chauvin cited 14 different reasons in his appeal, including challenges to the selection of the jury and why the trial was not moved to another county. 
Derek Chauvin cited 14 different reasons in his appeal, including challenges to the selection of the jury and why the trial was not moved to another county. -
Reactions To Derek Chauvin's 22-And-A-Half-Year Sentence Pour In
The sentence given the former police officer amounted to a "slap on the wrist." 
The sentence given the former police officer amounted to a "slap on the wrist." -
Prosecutors Want 30-Year Sentence For Derek Chauvin; Defense Wants Retrial
Chauvin's sentencing is set for June 25. 
Chauvin's sentencing is set for June 25. -
Chauvin Makes Virtual Appearance At Civil Rights Abuse Hearing
Chauvin is awaiting a sentencing hearing on June 25 for his murder conviction. 
Chauvin is awaiting a sentencing hearing on June 25 for his murder conviction. -
George Floyd's Convicted Killer Plays Away Defense In Appeal Filing
A law professor says it's unlikely Chauvin's lawyers will succeed in overturning the verdict. 
A law professor says it's unlikely Chauvin's lawyers will succeed in overturning the verdict.
